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Barcelona World Race - Top 10 at averages of plus 10kts in Trade Winds

7:22 PM Sun 9 Jan 2011 GMT

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Barcelona Race - Fast sailing in the NE?ly trade winds, one of the most enjoyable stages of round the world racing, has been order of the day for the top 10 boats. Plunging downwind in winds from 20-25 knots, with the odd stronger gust to keep the helms? on their toes, has provided high speeds for the leading duos who have all been averaging more than 15 knots, and the second half of the fleet at least 10 knots. At such speeds, such as Fran?ois Gabart on Foncia reported their top mark so far at 24.3 knots today, full foul ...

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